Is Chico Buarque A-List?
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No — Chico Buarque is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1964C$0.01M
Early Music Career Start
Begins his musical career, gaining attention.
1968B▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Political Censorship and Exile
Goes into exile due to political censorship.
1970B$0.2M+$0.1M
Continued Music Production
Continues to release music, challenging political climate.
1979B$0.5M+$0.3M
Return to Brazil
Returns to Brazil after the end of military dictatorship.
1980B$1M+$0.5M
Prolific Album Releases
Releases numerous albums, cementing his fame.
1990B$2M+$1M
Novels and Playwriting
Expands his career to novels and playwriting.
2019B$4M+$2M
Camilo Castelo Branco Prize
Wins major literary prize, cementing cultural legacy.
2026B$5M+$1M
Brazilian Cultural Icon
Remains a celebrated Brazilian artist and writer.
Last updated: February 25, 2026